35 Health Benefits of Coconut Juice for Skin and Pregnancy

Coconut juice is also well known as coconut water which coming from the belly of the coconut. It is different from coconut milk which is extracted from the grated coconut’s meat. In tropical country, coconut juice is common type of juice that consumed daily and there a lot of people also believe if a pregnant mother is drinking coconut juice in daily basis the baby will be born with clear and bright skin though it is not entirely true but it has been proven scientifically that coconut juice is good for skin and good for pregnant mother. However, not all of types of coconut juice is highly recommended to be consumed only those from young coconut is good to drink and one that freshly cut.

Fun Facts of Coconut Juice

Flavor of coconut juice could be different in each area depending on the soil, climate and even the distance from the seashore influences the flavor of coconut juice.
Coconut older than 5 months will contain less nutrients and the taste is a bit bitter compared to young coconut.
Coconut juice could work as fluid replacement and is able to be used as emergency transfusion directly to the bloodstream.
Coconut juice contained zero cholesterol.
Coconut tree is family with Palm trees and member of Arecaceae and the botanical name is Cocos nucifera.
Coconut juice is sterile juice.
One coconut could contain coconut juice between 200 – 1000 ml depending on the size of the fruit

Nutrients Fact of Coconut Juice

Coconut juice is a delicious solution to solve your dehydration problem and the the same time provide your body with its nutrients like Vitamin, Minerals, Calcium and some other more properties and compounds that good for your health and body metabolism. Below is the list of nutrients contained in delicious and fresh coconut juice:

Serving Size 240 g

Vitamin		Minerals
Vitamin C	5.8 mg – 10%	Calcium	58 mg – 6%
Thiamin	0.1 mg – 5%	Iron	0.7 mg – 4%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg – 8%	Magnesium	60 mg – 15%
Niacin	0.2 mg – 1%	Phosphorus	48 mg – 5%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg – 4%	Potassium	600 mg – 17%
Folate	7.2 mcg – 2%	Sodium	252 mg – 11%
Choline	2.6 mg	Zinc	0.2 mg – 2%
		Copper	0.1 mg – 5%
		Manganese	0.3 mg – 17%
		Selenium	2.4 mcg – 3%

Carbohydrate		Protein & Amino Acid
Carbohydrate	8.9 g – 3%	Protein	1.7 g – 3%
Dietary Fiber	2.6 g – 11%
Sugar	6.3 g

1. Weight Loss Natural Solution

Coconut juice is low in calories so it will not cause weight gain and it is also rich of fiber to assist in your weight loss program because fiber will keep you feel satisfied a bit longer to reduce your craving toward food. Its natural sweet taste will be a healthy replacement for sugary beverages as well.

Skin Beauty Tricks with Coconut Juice

32. Reduce the Risk of Skin Infection

Coconut juice has been well known as effective home remedy against skin infection since ancient time. It is due to anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that also found in coconut juice.

33. Natural Anti-aging

As rich in antioxidant, coconut juice is good in making sure to accelerate the regeneration of new cells and slow down the degeneration of cells. Cytokinins is effective in preventing the occurrence of premature aging. Instead of consuming vitamin bottle or supplement, drinking coconut juice is natural way in keeping your skin healthy.

34. Perfect and Healthy Skin Solution

Hydrated body will make sure your skin looks smooth and soft. As natural source of antioxidant, drinking coconut juice regularly could act as natural anti-aging or premature aging that will ease of the occurrence of wrinkles. Thanks to the cytokinins contained in coconut juice.

Coconut Juice for Pregnancy

35. Good for Pregnant Mother

Coconut juice is natural source of Vitamin B complex and one of them is Vitamin B9 which is also well known as folate. Folate is good for fetus because it promotes the healthy development of brain.

Caution of Coconut Juice

Coconut juice in some ways may do the wonder for your health but still if you consume it too much the benefits will do nothing for you. Furthermore, coconut juice is better to be consumed fresh rightly after the cutting because if not it is just another sweet beverages. That’s why below are some caution you should aware that sometimes consuming coconut water could cause some serious health problem as well:

1. Allergies

Thought he cases reported regarding allergic reaction caused by coconut juice is not much but those who are allergic to nut is probably allergic to coconut juice as well.

2. Diuretic

Natural diuretic may good for your health but those who have been suffering from diuretic problem should avoid drinking coconut juice in excess amount.

3. Electrolyte Imbalance

Electrolyte is good for your body but if too much may cause harm for your body. Electrolyte imbalance caused by high potassium in coconut juice. Drink it in moderate amount is still good for your body.

4. Acts as Laxative

Coconut juice may good to deal with constipation condition but if you are already having bowel problem, the laxative effect of coconut water may worsen the current condition.

5. Increase Blood Sugar

Though coconut juice could solve insulin insensitivity problem and relatively low in carbohydrate but too much coconut juice is still able to increase blood sugar level.

6. May Lower Blood Pressure

One of the benefit of coconut water is able to lowering the blood pressure. Well, if you are already taking medication to deal with the condition, avoiding coconut juice is a must because it will suffer too low blood pressure. (Also Read: Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure)

Since ancient time coconut juice has been used as both healthy drink and home remedy solution since it is effective for both whether as food or medicine. In tropical country, coconut juice from fresh young coconut is widely consume though right now there are lot of products of processed coconut juice but you should aware that processed coconut juice may have some additional ingredients like sugar or artificial syrup that may cause some harms for your body. That’s why consuming coconut juice from fresh young coconut is highly recommended.